The Carolina Panthers put any speculation about quarterback Bryce Young's short-term future to rest at the earliest possible opportunity. And after displaying some encouraging signs over his third NFL campaign, it's the very least he deserves.
General manager Dan Morgan confirmed what had been reported shortly before Carolina's playoff clash with the Los Angeles Rams. The Panthers will pick up Young's fifth-year option, giving them another season to evaluate before taking the next steps toward a longer-term commitment.
Young demonstrated the correct growth this season. It's not the finished product just yet, but he is turning critics into believers.